By default Windows 10 is set to use Edge to open & view PDFs. This can be cumbersome since Edge can limit what
functionality you have. Follow these steps to change the default app to Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat.
- Click on the Start menu (Windows Flying icon) and start typing Default apps.
- Click on Default apps.
- In search field enter "type"
- And then click on Choose defaults by file type.
- In search field enter "pdf"
- To the right of .pdf, click on the shown option (Edge, Chrome, etc.).
- From the drop-down list select either Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Acrobat DC.
- Click on "Set Default"
- You can now close the Settings window.
Your PDF files will now open in the app of your choice.
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